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Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Suitable for the trekker who would like to take it easier and see/experience Kokoda in more time.
Day 1: POM - KOKODA - Arrive in Kokoda and meet our Kokoda Trekking Porters & Guides after a 20 minute flight from Port Moresby. A short walk from the airstrip to Kokoda Station for a tour of the War Museum and other attractions. Another short walk takes you to Russell’s secluded Family Block where you will be treated to an Oro singsing group performance.
Day 2: KOKODA - ISURAVA - It is here that the reality hits you - the Kokoda Trail will not be easy. It is quite steep at the beginning; however, do not throw in the towel yet. After about five hours walk, you arrive at Isurava. It was the site of a significant World War II battle and now one of the most - sacred sites along the trail. Here, you enjoy panoramic views of the Kokoda and Yodda valleys then overnight at the village guest house.
Day 3: ISURAVA - IORA CREEK - We set off for the next village of Alola, and on to Iora Creek, where we overnight.
Day 4: IORA CREEK - TEMPLETON'S CROSSING - Today starts with a steep climb, then a descent, to Templeton's Crossing where we spend the night under the forest canopy and the gentle voice of the Iora Creek splashing against the rocks. Trout fishing is available for those who have fishing lines.
Day 5: TEMPLETON'S CROSSING - KAGI - Day 5 begins with another climb up and down, another crossing of Iora Creek, and then a climb to the top of Mount Bellamy, the highest point of the Kokoda Trail. An enjoyable walk through a carpet of moss, to the junction of Myola and Kagi, which is marked by an aircraft propeller. We turn right from here, make a climb, and then descend to the village of Kagi where we overnight. Kagi commands spectacular views of villages along the Kokoda Trail.
Day 6: KAGI - MENARI - We start early with a walk to the airstrip, reputed to be the steepest in the world, descend to the creek, and then ascend to Efogi No. 2 village. When we look back, we can see how we have walked all the way from Kagi. From here, descend to Efogi, where we rest and collect our pre - arranged food drop. From here, we climb up to Brigade Hill - which together with Isurava is one of the most - sacred sites of the Kokoda Trail - and then descend to Menari village where we spend the night.
Day 7: MENARI - NAORO - We start with a steep hill and are rewarded from the summit with fine views of Menari. We make a muddy, swampy, and at times leech - infested trek to the Brown River, which we must cross with care especially if in flood. We walk on to Naoro where we overnight.
Day 8: NAORO - VA'ULE CREEK - We start by climbing the heartbreaking false peaks of Maguli Ridge (you can count them yourself). We descend to Ofi Creek for a well - deserved break, make another climb to Ioribaiwa Ridge, and then descend to Va' Ule Creek where we spend our last night.
Day 9: VA'ULE CREEK - OWERS' CORNER - Our last hard grind up the Imita Ridge, and then descend the 'Golden Stairs' to the Goldie River. A last refreshing dip before climbing up to Owers' Corner.
The Cost of Local Guided Trek Packages are the same.
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If you book a little in advance online at Airlines PNG you will pay around AUD$ 500 for a return ticket to Port Moesby from Brisbane.
Visit wotif.com or PNGBD.com to book accommodation in Port Moresby.
The Local Guided trekking costs include :
The above listed tour is by far the most popular trek. This trek allows you time on the trek and also shorter distances each day.
Are you ready? Book now for your trek.
Feel free to contact us to ask any questions you might have. We'll be more than happy to help.
Australian Office - Gold Coast
Nathan Thomas
Phone Office : (07) 55 716 512
Mobile Phone : 0415 499 495
Email : trekking@kokodatrail.com.au